The developer progression from Platform Developer I to Platform Developer II, covering Apex, Lightning Web Components and integration at scale.
Platform Developer I is a prerequisite for Platform Developer II. The first exam establishes Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components and testing; the second adds performance under governor limits, integration patterns and advanced component architecture.
Platform Developer II used to include a separate programming assignment. It is now a single exam, which shortened the path considerably.
The pair is the standard technical credential for Salesforce engineering roles.
In the order most candidates take them. Where a track offers a choice of concentration, every eligible exam is listed.
The first Salesforce developer credential: Apex and SOQL, Lightning Web Components, the platform data model, testing requirements and deployment tooling.
Advanced Salesforce development: performance and scale in Apex, integration patterns, advanced Lightning Web Components, and testing and deployment for complex orgs.
Salesforce Platform Developer Path requires 2 exams. They are listed below in the order most candidates take them.
The vendor sets the validity period for this credential. Check the official certification page for the current renewal requirements.
Tracks that build on this one, or that pair well with it.
The administrator progression: earn the Administrator credential first, then Advanced Administrator for complex sharing, automation and analytics.
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